Open Rank Project Scientist, Computer Science Research

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, Department of Computer Science, invites applications for an open-rank Project Scientist position (Assistant, Associate, or Full). The role spans independent and collaborative research across AI/ML, robotics, embedded systems, and related fields.

Responsibilities include developing methodologies, publishing results, and supporting grant proposals. Appointments may be full- or part-time, with rank determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in specialized areas of computer science.
• Design, develop, and implement research methodologies, experiments, computational models, and analytical approaches.
• Analyze and interpret research findings and contribute to scholarly publications, technical reports, and presentations.
• Contribute to the development of research proposals, grant applications, and other activities supporting externally funded research programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, students, and interdisciplinary teams to advance research objectives.
• Present research findings at academic conferences and professional meetings.

Skills

Independent research

Collaborative work

Analytical thinking

Technical communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science/Engineering

Job description

UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, Department of Computer Science, invites applications for an open-rank Project Scientist position (Assistant, Associate, or Full). The role spans independent and collaborative research across AI/ML, robotics, embedded systems, and related fields.

Responsibilities include developing methodologies, publishing results, and supporting grant proposals. Appointments may be full- or part-time, with rank determined by qualifications and experience.